Welcome back to our scattered schedule of scams! We are your hosts Stephanie Wolfe and Karen Johnson-Diamond and we'll bring you the scams that our tickling our fraud fancies at the moment.  This episode: Karen talks about almost falling for a Facebook Marketplace scam, and Stephanie brings us a bank heist to beat all bank heists!Bots!No Guns!Floaty-gigs!Things to help make this episode make senseWanna see a HEIST live on stage? See HEIST at Vertigo Theatre in CalgaryStephanie mentions this great podcast she discovered: Do Go On!SCAMTIME Jingle: Paul Morgan-Donaldhttps://paulmorgandonald.com/SCAMTIME Art: Stephanie WolfeFind us on Twitter @scamtimeFind us on Instagram @scamtime_email us at @thebroadgap@gmail.com

Well Stephanie and Karen went away, but scams sure didn't. We're always going to tell you about them, but probably not as frequently as before.  Join us for our first episode in...forever. It's Season FOUR of SCAMTIME! A podcast where your hosts Stephanie Wolfe and Karen Johnson-Diamond share stories of liars, cheaters, hoodwinkers and swindlers, not to mention scoundrels, dirtbags, bamboozlers and toeheads.  We are not investigative journalists , though at times we have played the part of investigative journalists in our daily lives as actor/improvisers.In this episode: Karen shares a scam that a friend of hers experienced right before her very eyes. Stephanie should REALLY FILL OUT THE CVS SURVEY!!!!Horror westerns!Hallmark movies!Samurai knives!All the names scammers call Stephanie!Every email to Stephanie:"Dear Client,At CVS, we are constantly trying to improve our service and would like to hear your feedback on how we performed.The survey is short and will only take 2 minutes to complete.And Of Course there's a $90 promo reward to you After FinishingTake surveyWe appreciate your partnership and collaboration".Here are some links to help this episode make sense:Project Six ShooterCatfish- the TV showHallmark moviesSCAMTIME would like to thank the Alberta Podcast Network. Locally grown, community supported. After many years of serving small Albertan podcasts like ours, The APN has come to an end. They did a lot for us and we appreciate them so muchSCAMTIME Jingle: Paul Morgan-Donaldhttps://paulmorgandonald.com/SCAMTIME Art: Stephanie WolfeFind us on Twitter @scamtimeFind us on Instagram @fraud.broadsemail us at @thebroadgap@gmail.com

It's Season THREE of SCAMTIME! A podcast where your hosts Stephanie Wolfe and Karen Johnson-Diamond share stories of liars, cheaters, hoodwinkers and swindlers, not to mention scoundrels, dirtbags, bamboozlers and toeheads.  We are not investigative journalists , though at times we have played the part of investigative journalists in our daily lives as actor/improvisers.In this episode, Karen shares the story that just broke in January about romance novelist Susan Meachen  (Trigger warning: discussion of  suicide) . Also the sound on this episode is terrible. No Scam. It's awful. It's our fault. Please forgive us.Judy Days!The UCP sucking on people's necks!Fargo Zombies!Perfectly Flawed Sound!WE LOVE OUR LISTENERS!A listener named Cynthia wrote in with her Two Truths and a Lie. Stephanie and I have made our guesses. This week we reveal Cynthia's Lie! Here are some links to help this episode make sense:Music for the Quarantined Soul PodcastThe Prometheus SocietySCAMTIME is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network. Locally grown, community supported. This episode of SCAMTIME is sponsored by Edmonton Community Foundation and the Edmonton Public School BoardHere's another great podcast from   The Alberta Podcast NetworkI Love This, You Should TooSCAMTIME Jingle: Paul Morgan-Donaldhttps://paulmorgandonald.com/SCAMTIME Art: Stephanie WolfeFind us on Twitter @scamtimeFind us on Instagram @fraud.broadsemail us at @thebroadgap@gmail.com

It's Season THREE of SCAMTIME! A podcast where your hosts Stephanie Wolfe and Karen Johnson-Diamond share stories of liars, cheaters, hoodwinkers and swindlers, not to mention scoundrels, dirtbags, bamboozlers and toeheads.  We are not investigative journalists , though at times we have played the part of investigative journalists in our daily lives as actor/improvisers.In this episode, Stephanie shares the scammy smell of the Lularoe Leggings Multilevel Marketing Scheme, and Karen teases her scam for next episode!Red light meditation !Stephanie yodels!There's an eyeball!Genius!WE LOVE OUR LISTENERS!A listener named Cynthia wrote in with her Two Truths and a Lie. Stephanie and I have made our guesses. Guess along with us and listen next episode for the exciting conclusion to 'What is Cynthia's Lie?'Here are some links to help this episode make sense:Lularoe's homepageLeah Remini and ScientologyProsopagnosiaSCAMTIME is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network. Locally grown, community supported. This episode of SCAMTIME is sponsored by Park Power. Here's another great podcast from   The Alberta Podcast NetworkThe Read-Along Podcast- A mini book club for your ears. SCAMTIME Jingle: Paul Morgan-Donaldhttps://paulmorgandonald.com/SCAMTIME Art: Stephanie WolfeFind us on Twitter @scamtimeFind us on Instagram @fraud.broadsemail us at @thebroadgap@gmail.com

It's Season THREE of SCAMTIME! A podcast where your hosts Stephanie Wolfe and Karen Johnson-Diamond share stories of liars, cheaters, hoodwinkers and swindlers, not to mention scoundrels, dirtbags, bamboozlers and toeheads.  We are not investigative journalists , though at times we have played the part of investigative journalists in our daily lives as actor/improvisers.WE LOVE OUR LISTENERS!Thanks to a listener named Karen (EXcellent name...) we bring you today's episode that  might even be more fun/heartbreaking to listen to if you listen to Episode #8 first. You can find that here:  Frank and Dave: What happened? Listener Karen seemed to know that we, as hosts , rarely have our fingers of the pulse of recent happenings. So she clued us into the updates about Frank Abagnale Jr. of "Catch Me If You Can" fame.No Money Christmas!Whose side is Karen on?Flying Plane Guy!Hair dye allergies!Here are some links to help this episode make sense:Frank Abagnale on "To Tell The Truth"Alan C Logan's book that challenges Frank in every way: The Greatest Hoax On Earth: Catching Truth While We CanThe Alberta Podcast NetworkSCAMTIME is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network. Locally grown, community supported. This episode of SCAMTIME is sponsored by AlbertaBlue Cross and by Connect First Credit UnionSCAMTIME Jingle: Paul Morgan-Donaldhttps://paulmorgandonald.com/SCAMTIME Art: Stephanie WolfeFind us on Twitter @scamtimeFind us on Instagram @fraud.broadsemail us at @thebroadgap@gmail.com

It's Season THREE of SCAMTIME! A podcast where your hosts Stephanie Wolfe and Karen Johnson-Diamond share stories of liars, cheaters, hoodwinkers and swindlers, not to mention scoundrels, dirtbags, bamboozlers and toeheads.  We are not investigative journalists , though at times we have played the part of investigative journalists in our daily lives as actor/improvisers.In this episode;  Karen meditates on imposter T. Lobsang Rampa and Stephanie updates us on 3 of her previous scams: 1)The Gucci Billionaire, 2)Elizabeth Holmes and 3)Anna SorokinCoconut Rice!Mrs Fifi Greywhiskers!Camp Prison!Podcasts (and networks) mentioned in this episodeThe Alberta Podcast NetworkThe Loremen PodcastThe Crash Bang Wallop PodcastListen to more about T Lobsang Rampa!!!Lama, Mysic and Plumber - BBC Radio 4's William Scanlan MurphyThe Third Eye and The Private Eye - BBC Radio PlayHe'll help you meditate!SCAMTIME is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network. Locally grown, community supported. This episode of SCAMTIME is sponsored by AlbertaBlue Cross and by The Edmonton Community FoundationSCAMTIME Jingle: Paul Morgan-Donaldhttps://paulmorgandonald.com/SCAMTIME Art: Stephanie WolfeFind us on Twitter @scamtimeFind us on Instagram @fraud.broadsemail us at @thebroadgap@gmail.com

It's Season THREE of SCAMTIME! A podcast where your hosts Stephanie Wolfe and Karen Johnson-Diamond share stories of liars, cheaters, hoodwinkers and swindlers, not to mention scoundrels, dirtbags, bamboozlers and toeheads.  We are not investigative journalists , though at times we have played the part of investigative journalists in our daily lives as actor/improvisers.In this episode; Stephanie concludes the story of The Bush Boys (If you haven't listened to episode 40, you'll probably want to go back and listen to that one for Part One) and Karen teases the beginning of the T. Lobsang Rampa tale)Fresh Picked Zoom!Thundersnow and Lightning Balls!Save the carrots!Mrs Fifi Greywhiskers!Podcasts (and networks) mentioned in this episodeThe Alberta Podcast NetworkCBC's Disclosure The Crash Bang Wallop PodcastThe Loremen Podcast SCAMTIME is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network. Locally grown, community supported. This episode of SCAMTIME is sponsored by AlbertaBlue Cross and by Connect First Credit UnionSCAMTIME Jingle: Paul Morgan-Donaldhttps://paulmorgandonald.com/SCAMTIME Art: Stephanie WolfeFind us on Twitter @scamtimeFind us on Instagram @fraud.broadsemail us at @thebroadgap@gmail.com

It's Season THREE of SCAMTIME! A podcast where your hosts Stephanie Wolfe and Karen Johnson-Diamond share stories of liars, cheaters, hoodwinkers and swindlers, not to mention scoundrels, dirtbags, bamboozlers and toeheads.  We are not investigative journalists , though at times we have played the part of investigative journalists in our daily lives as actor/improvisers.In this episode;  Karen looms around the story of Heather Tallchief, Loomis armored car thief, and Stephanie beats around the Bush Boys and leaves us on a cliffhanger! (TRIGGER WARNING; Eating disorders are discussed)Sex Magic(k)! Fingerprints!Karen's dad's middle name!Payphones!Here are some links to help this episode make senseCircus Circus Hotel and CasinoThe city of Vernon, BCBuy a "Wanted" Roberto Solis poster on Ebay!SCAMTIME is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network. Locally grown, community supported. This episode of SCAMTIME is sponsored by Alberta Blue Cross and by Edmonton Community FoundationSCAMTIME Jingle: Paul Morgan-Donaldhttps://paulmorgandonald.com/SCAMTIME Art: Stephanie WolfeFind us on Twitter @scamtimeFind us on Instagram @fraud.broadsemail us at @thebroadgap@gmail.com

It's Season THREE of SCAMTIME! A podcast where your hosts Stephanie Wolfe and Karen Johnson-Diamond share stories of liars, cheaters, hoodwinkers and swindlers, not to mention scoundrels, dirtbags, bamboozlers and toeheads.  We are not investigative journalists , though at times we have played the part of investigative journalists in our daily lives as actor/improvisers.In this episode;  Stephanie searches for lost art stolen by the Nazis in WWII, and Karen SWATS you across the face with the truth about swattingPablo Picasso!  Call of Duty!Die Verschmutzung des Grundwassers ist nicht umweltfreundlich!Here are some links to help this episode make senseSeated Woman by Henri MatisseThe Monuments Men (The Movie)Bern SwitzerlandWar Games (The Movie)SCAMTIME is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network. Locally grown, community supported. This episode of SCAMTIME is sponsored by Tap Root Edmonton and Connect First Credit Union SCAMTIME Jingle: Paul Morgan-Donaldhttps://paulmorgandonald.com/SCAMTIME Art: Stephanie WolfeFind us on Twitter @scamtimeFind us on Instagram @fraud.broadsemail us at @thebroadgap@gmail.com

Thanks for your patience as we repaired this episode. If you downloaded it before 2022/10/04, please download this version.It's Season THREE of SCAMTIME! A podcast where your hosts Stephanie Wolfe and Karen Johnson-Diamond share stories of liars, cheaters, hoodwinkers and swindlers, not to mention scoundrels, dirtbags, bamboozlers and toeheads.  We are not investigative journalists , though at times we have played the part of investigative journalists in our daily lives as actor/improvisers.In this episode; Karen reels in the story of how pro football player Manti Te'o was catfished, and Stephanie 'points' us towards more about the  American National Ballet  scam, from the dancers' point of viewSandwiches!Horticulture!Tippy Toes!SCAMTIME is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network. Locally grown, community supported. This episode of SCAMTIME is sponsored by Edmonton Community Foundation and Alberta Blue CrossSCAMTIME Jingle: Paul Morgan-Donaldhttps://paulmorgandonald.com/SCAMTIME Art: Stephanie WolfeFind us on Twitter @scamtimeFind us on Instagram @fraud.broadsemail us at @thebroadgap@gmail.com

It's Season THREE of SCAMTIME! A podcast where your hosts Stephanie Wolfe and Karen Johnson-Diamond share stories of liars, cheaters, hoodwinkers and swindlers, not to mention scoundrels, dirtbags, bamboozlers and toeheads.  We are not investigative journalists though, at times, we have played the part of investigative journalists in our daily lives as actor/improvisers.This week, Karen gives and Academy Award to a fake Oscar prank, and Stephanie is head-to-toe tickled with the Gucci Billionaire Master. What I did over Summer Vacation!Antiseptic Palace!Hummus! Olivia Dukakis! Here are some links to help this episode make sense:Hushpuppy (the shoe, not the guy)Hushpuppi (the guy, not the shoe)The New Media Rockstars!The Oscar Prank!BTS The Oscar Prank!Mark David Christensen's demo reelSCAMTIME is a  proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network. Locally grown, community supported. This episode of SCAMTIME is sponsored by Park Power and connectFirst Credit Union. SCAMTIME Jingle: Paul Morgan-Donaldhttps://paulmorgandonald.com/SCAMTIME Art: Stephanie WolfeFind us on Twitter @scamtimeFind us on Instagram @fraud.broadsemail us at @thebroadgap@gmail.com

Welcome to SCAMTIME, a true crime podcast where your hosts Stephanie and Karen talk about all sorts of cons and frauds, bamboozlers and hoodwinkers, and fun hoaxes.Sometimes the gals get too busy to dig deep into some real Scammy McScammersons, so in this episode they offer you some 'summer nuggets'; quick little peeks into the world of a bunch of scams they want to follow up on later.Duckbill Platypuses!Cats shaped like boxes!Gullibility!Here are some things to help this episode make sense:Find some more top ten lists here at listverse.comCheck out Alex Boese's book o' hoaxes at THE AMAZONWeird and strange looking cats!Bonsai Trees!Here is Karen and Stephanie's other podcast: Bridging the Gap Between Generations who Assume Things About Each OtherAnd Karen hosts The Breakfast Dish with her son Griffin CorkGot a great scam you want to tell us about?  Email us! @thebroadgap@gmail.comSCAMTIME is a  proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network. Locally grown, community supported. This episode of SCAMTIME is sponsored by Alberta Blue Cross and Edmonton Community Foundation. SCAMTIME Jingle: Paul Morgan-Donaldhttps://paulmorgandonald.com/SCAMTIME Art: Stephanie WolfeFind us on Twitter @scamtimeFind us on Instagram @fraud.broadsemail us at thebroadgap@gmail.com

Welcome to SCAMTIME, a true crime podcast where your hosts Stephanie and Karen talk about all sorts of cons and frauds, bamboozlers and hoodwinkers, and fun hoaxes.In this episode, Karen throws the book at archivist Greg Priore, and Stephanie paints a picture of prodigy artist Marla Olmstead. 400 year old bibles and 4 year old artists.  Would you commit a crime if you knew no one would be hurt and you'd probably never be caught?  And is the scammer in Marla's story actually the media? George Washington!A practical joke on a fig leaf!Sending your kids out to get more chips!Here is the link about Falcon in the UFO balloon that we referenced: https://scamtime.buzzsprout.com/1294082/10357339-s2-e-19-falcon-get-out-of-the-mushroomHere is Karen and Stephanie's other podcast: Bridging the Gap Between Generations who Assume Things About Each OtherAnd Karen hosts The Breakfast Dish with her son Griffin CorkHere are some things to help this episode make sense:MY KID COULD PAINT THAT - THE DOCUMENTARYANDREW CARNEGIE400 YEAR OLD BIBLELAY'S POTATO CHIPSGot a great scam you want to tell us about?  Email us! @thebroadgap@gmail.comSCAMTIME is a  proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network. Locally grown, community supported. This episode of SCAMTIME is sponsored by Alberta Blue Cross and TaprootSCAMTIME Jingle: Paul Morgan-Donaldhttps://paulmorgandonald.com/SCAMTIME Art: Stephanie WolfeFind us on Twitter @scamtimeFind us on Instagram @fraud.broadsemail us at thebroadgap@gmail.com

Welcome to SCAMTIME, a true crime podcast where your hosts Stephanie and Karen talk about all sorts of cons and frauds, bamboozlers and hoodwinkers, and fun hoaxes.This week, Stephanie and Karen  are joined by some past guest hosts (Mark Bellamy, John Ullyatt and Jan Alexandra Smith) to play the scammiest game there is: ABSOLUTE BALDERDASH. Here is how you play the game: One player reads out a  word/date/name to the others. They each write down a made-up, but believable definition/event/description and hand it to the person who read the  word/date/name. This person then reads out the REAL answer and all the made-up answers, in random order. The others must guess which is actually correct.Sperple Omnes!Awash in Seedlings!Hold Music!Penmanshit!Here are some things to help this episode make sense:BalderdashThe Mysterious Mr. WongAlvin Purple!Got a great scam you want to tell us about?  Email us! @thebroadgap@gmail.comSCAMTIME is a  proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network. Locally grown, community supported. This episode of SCAMTIME is sponsored by Alberta Blue Cross and TaprootSCAMTIME Jingle: Paul Morgan-Donaldhttps://paulmorgandonald.com/SCAMTIME Art: Stephanie WolfeFind us on Twitter @scamtimeFind us on Instagram @fraud.broadsemail us at thebroadgap@gmail.com

Welcome to SCAMTIME, a true crime podcast where your hosts Stephanie and Karen talk about all sorts of cons and frauds, bamboozlers and hoodwinkers, and fun hoaxes. This week, Stephanie digs up a buried treasure scam in the U.K. ( Layton Davies and George Powell) and Karen 'delivers' the story of a self titled "Archbishop" who promised infertile women 'miracle babies' (Gilbert Deya)Heritage Chickens!Vikings!Weak weak vessels!Here are some things to help this episode make sense:Geocaching! See the Viking coins here!The Gilbert Deya Ministries WebsiteGot a great scam you want to tell us about?  Email us! @thebroadgap@gmail.comSCAMTIME is a  proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network. Locally grown, community supported. This episode of SCAMTIME is sponsored by Edmonton Community Foundation and Park PowerSCAMTIME Jingle: Paul Morgan-Donaldhttps://paulmorgandonald.com/SCAMTIME Art: Stephanie WolfeFind us on Twitter @scamtimeFind us on Instagram @fraud.broadsemail us at @thebroadgap@gmail.com

Welcome to SCAMTIME, a true crime podcast where your hosts Stephanie and Karen talk about all sorts of cons and frauds, bamboozlers and hoodwinkers, and fun hoaxes. This week guest host Trevor Leigh tell us about a bunch of MITs making MILLs  and Karen shares the very current fake kidnapping of Shari PapiniHit! Double Down!Branded shoulders! Things to help this episode make sense:"Skins" for your skis   21 - the movie - starring  Laurence FishburneThe Alberta Podcast Network. check out all the great podcasts! Got a great scam you want to tell us about! Email us! @thebroadgap@gmail.comSCAMTIME is a  proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network. Locally grown, community supported. This episode of SCAMTIME is sponsored by ATB and Taproot EdmontonSCAMTIME Jingle: Paul Morgan-Donaldhttps://paulmorgandonald.com/SCAMTIME Art: Stephanie WolfeFind us on Twitter @scamtimeFind us on Instagram @fraud.broadsemail us at @thebroadgap@gmail.com

Welcome to SCAMTIME, a true crime podcast where your hosts Stephanie and Karen talk about all sorts of cons and frauds, bamboozlers and hoodwinkers, and fun hoaxes. This week Stephanie talks about the Amazing Randy, debunker of mentalists and 'healers'. Karen shares some of the worst and weirdest April Fools jokes/tricks/scams.Dusty phone lines!Larry King!Things to help this episode make sense:630 CHED Radio EdmontonAn Honest Liar - The DocumentaryDiscussing Documentaries - The PodcastUri Geller  - MentalistThe Carson Project : The James Randi episodeRed Lights - The movieGot a great scam you want to tell us about! Email us! @thebroadgap@gmail.comSCAMTIME is a  proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network. Locally grown, community supported. This episode of SCAMTIME is sponsored by the Park Power and Edmonton Community FoundationSCAMTIME Jingle: Paul Morgan-Donaldhttps://paulmorgandonald.com/SCAMTIME Art: Stephanie WolfeFind us on Twitter @scamtimeFind us on Instagram @fraud.broadsemail us at @thebroadgap@gmail.com

Welcome to SCAMTIME, a true crime podcast where your hosts Stephanie and Karen talk about all sorts of cons and frauds, bamboozlers and hoodwinkers, and fun hoaxes. This week Stephanie and Karen tell you about Shaleia and Jeff Ayan and the Twin Flames Universe, and the story of the 2009 Balloon Boy!Mushrooms!Falcons!Restraining Orders! Things to help this episode make sense:That not-so-complimentary Vanity Fair Article about Jeff and ShaleiaNew York Times article The Victims of Scammers Aren't StupidCriminality PodcastRichard Heene - Psyience Detective!The Heene BoyZ!!Got a great scam you want to tell us about! Email us! @thebroadgap@gmail.comSCAMTIME is a  proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network. Locally grown, community supported. This episode of SCAMTIME is sponsored by the APN and RumiCheck out another great podcast on the Alberta Podcast Network: Mess Hall PodcastJoin hosts Avery and Lena Cochrane (and sometimes guests) as they sample, rate, and talk about fun foods. History and facts are discussed from treats such as flavoured Oreos, to pumpkin spice, to types of boxed dressing. Listen to an amusing debate about the assessment of a different food theme each week. This couple may not always agree, but they will for sure ridicule each other for not seeing eye to eye. Listen weekly to hear delightful banter about yummy foods!SCAMTIME Jingle: Paul Morgan-Donaldhttps://paulmorgandonald.com/SCAMTIME Art: Stephanie WolfeFind us on Twitter @scamtimeFind us on Instagram @fraud.broadsemail us at @thebroadgap@gmail.com

Welcome to SCAMTIME, a true crime podcast where your hosts Stephanie and Karen talk about all sorts of cons and frauds, bamboozlers and hoodwinkers, and fun hoaxes. This week Stephanie and Karen have a couple of fun little nuggets, and they are joined by good pal Trevor Leigh. Trevor has knocked the gold leaf and plaster off of an excellent scam and brings us the story of Jonathan Tokeley-Parry.  (My goodness! Doesn't that just sound like the name of a fancy British gentleman dandy?)Egypt!Trunks of cars!puppy scams!Camels!Things to help this episode make sense:CamelsBotoxCamel Botox!Look at these great links that Trevor sent us!http://illicitculturalproperty.com/tag/jonathan-tokeley-parry/Just Out Of Jail: A Smuggler's Story - Newsweekhttps://www.nytimes.com/2002/01/31/nyregion/witness-in-antiquities-case-tells-of-a-smuggling-plot.htmlhttps://archive.archaeology.org/online/features/schultz/details.htmlSCAMTIME is a  proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network. Locally grown, community supported. This episode of SCAMTIME is sponsored by EPSB and Edmonton Community Foundation is helping us give a PodPower shout out to fellow podcasters "Is This For Real?"SCAMTIME Jingle: Paul Morgan-Donaldhttps://paulmorgandonald.com/SCAMTIME Art: Stephanie WolfeFind us on Twitter @scamtimeFind us on Instagram @fraud.broadsemail us at @thebroadgap@gmail.com

Welcome to SCAMTIME, a true crime podcast where your hosts Stephanie and Karen talk about all sorts of cons and frauds, bamboozlers and hoodwinkers, and fun hoaxes.This week Stephanie circles around crop circles and Karen dances around the American National Ballet. Gun Bras!Dave!Doug!Fractals!Things to help this episode make sense:Tiger ice creamThat Spider crop circle!Julia Set